2018 NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Sarasota-Manatee Section of the National Council of Jewish Women is a volunteer organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for women, children and families. We are pleased to announce our Eighteenth Annual Scholarship Awards Program, which recognizes and promotes education of the “non-traditional student”. We consider students, male or female, who have returned to school after a hiatus and need financial assistance to reach their goals.
Scholarships are awarded annually, on a non-sectarian basis, for tuition and books. The applicants must meet the following CRITERIA and submit all items on the CHECKLIST:
- Must be a minimum of twenty-four years of age.
- Must have a gap of at least six years following high school graduation.
- Must hold a high school diploma or GED.
- Must be a legal U.S. citizen and year-round resident of Sarasota or Manatee County.
- Must establish financial need by submitting a printout of the upcoming school year’s Student Aid Report (SAR) reflecting the EFC number from FAFSA, and any other relevant documentation that may be requested.
- Must be registered at an accredited educational institution, one of which must be a two-year college, a four-year college, a vocational school, or an on-line program.
SCHOLARSHIP RENEWAL: Recipients must re-apply each year for consideration of renewal of scholarship funds.
CHECKLIST FOR COMPLETE APPLICATION
(PLEASE INITIAL TO REFLECT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT)
1. I am a legal U.S. citizen and am age 24 or older, out of high school for 6+ years, hold a high school diploma or GED equivalent; and I am a year-round resident of Sarasota or Manatee County. (Include utility bill for proof of residency)
2. I have been accepted into my program of choice at a qualified educational facility, and I am in need of financial assistance to pursue a higher level of education.
3. ______I have enclosed an official transcript (current college students) and/or my college acceptance letter for my transfer, or my college/vocational school acceptance letter (beginning students).
4. ______I have completed and enclosed a copy of my 2018-2019 FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR).
5. ______I have completed and included my personal statement essay.
6. I have two signed letters of recommendation (check one) ____enclosed or
_____mailed separately from faculty members/ instructors/mentors in your field/employers,
on official letterhead. (Do Not use family members or friends for reference letters)
7. I have completed and reviewed ALL sections of this scholarship application.
8. I understand, if selected for a Scholarship, that I must be present at the awards ceremony on Sunday, April 29, 2018 in order to receive the scholarship and to thank the Donor.
9. __I have read, understand, initialed, and signed the certification below (Section IX)
10. __I have mailed, or hand delivered all documents by the deadline to NCJW before 5:00 PM on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. (Faxed applications are not accepted.) If mailed, they must be postmarked on or before February 28, 2018.
We have enclosed our application forms and all students who demonstrate a financial need and meet the criteria are encouraged to apply. Duplicate copies of the application may be made.
The application deadline is WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2018. PLEASE mail your applications to: NCJW SCHOLARSHIP FUND COMMITTEE,
The completed scholarship application and its attachments must be received postmarked NO LATER than February 28, 2018. LATE OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. The application must be filled out, in its entirety, and submitted with accompanying materials at the same time, unless official documents are being forwarded directly by the school or individuals providing reference letters. If you are mailing your application, be careful to apply the CORRECT amount of postage. Failure to do so will result in your application and its attachments being returned to you. Thank you.
NCJW 2018 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Applicant’s Name
Address
City State Zip Code
Telephone: Home Cell
E-mail: Student ID No.
Age: Date of Birth _/ / Social Security last 4 digits
I am (check one) Single Married Separated Divorced Widowed
Single parent, number of dependent children living at home
Number of dependent children for whom you and/or your spouse provide support
Are you currently supporting any children attending college or vocational school? Y ____N Do you live with your parents? ______Y ______N
I. HOUSEHOLD EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:
Current employer: or N/A Address Phone:
Position: # hours per week
Name of Spouse/Partner or N/A Spouse/Partner’s Employer
Address______Phone______
II. RELATIONSHIP WITH THE NCJW:
Have you ever received a NCJW Scholarship? Yes ______No
If Yes, list the year(s)
Did you completely use each scholarship on books and tuition as intended ___Y ___N
If not, explain on what the money was spent:
III. PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE: Describe any prior paid work experience within the last five years. Current employment should be listed on page one.
Position/Employer / Date from / Date To / Hours per Week(mo./yr.) / (mo./yr.)
(Use additional paper if necessary)
IV. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Check all that apply:
Some High School High School Diploma/GED Some College credit
Associate’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree Vocational Certificate
Completed some Graduate Course work Post Graduate/Master’s Degree
Name of School Years Attended Year Graduated Subjects Studied
High School ______
College ______
Trade/Business School ______
Other ______
V. COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: List extracurricular activities in which you have been involved and which you believe are significant. This may include clubs, church activities, volunteer work, etc.
Activity/Organization Years Special Awards
VI. COLLEGE/SCHOOL INFORMATION: Checks are made payable to the school, not an
individual. If you plan to continue your education at the college or vocational school in which you currently are enrolled, include your Official Transcript from last semester. If you are transferring to a different college this summer/Fall, include your Official Transcript from the previous school and a signed letter of acceptance into your chosen program of study at the new educational facility. If you are a beginning higher education student, include a signed letter of acceptance into your chosen program of study from an accredited educational facility. The school listed below MUST be the school which you plan to attend and the one for which you provide documentation.
College/School Choice______
Contact Name______
Mailing Address ______
City ______State Zip______
Student Identification Number
My school of choice is a __4-yr. University ___Community College___ Vocational/Technical Institute ___Other (please specify) ______
Intended Major/Vocational Choice ______
Have you received an official acceptance letter? Yes _No N /A -
Currently enrolled (Official transcript attached).
If Yes, into which program? (Acceptance letter attached)
I will be enrolled in school less than half-time half-time or just over_____ full-time Anticipated start date Anticipated graduation date ______
Will you be able to receive financial support to attend college from family members?
_____Yes No
Have you submitted an online FAFSA application? ____Yes ____No If Yes, attach a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR) as required.
If No, explain why:
VII. APPLICANT MONTHLY BUDGET FOR 2018 NCJW SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Monthly Income:
Your earnings/month ______
Child Support/month ______Spouse/Partner earnings/month______
Other household income (please list) ____
Monthly Total Income
Monthly Living Expenses:
Rent/Mortgage
Utilities/month Phone/Cable/ month Monthly Car Payment Gasoline Car Insurance
Health Insurance Child Care Books, Lab fees, Uniforms (per year) $
Other Expenses (please List)
MONTHLY TOTAL LIVING EXPENSES
College assistance and fees:
Financial Aid $ ______
Paid annually ___or per semester ___
Tuition $
Paid annually ___or per semester______
VIII. PERSONAL STATEMENT AND EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
Please attach on a separate piece of paper, your statement expressing why you want to earn a degree and why financial assistance is needed. Include your educational goals and what you already have completed toward the achievement of these goals. Include any additional information about which you feel the NCJW Scholarship Committee should know when evaluating your application.
IX. CERTIFICATION: Applicant must read, initial, and sign below. Failure to do so will cause this application to be considered Incomplete.
______I acknowledge that I have checked my application for accuracy and
(initials) completion by using the checklist as my guide and checking off each requirement as it was met.
I acknowledge that the information contained in this application is true
(initials) and correct to the best of my knowledge and that I will inform the Scholarship Committee of the NCJW Sarasota-Manatee Section of any
changes that may occur to this information prior to the Scholarship Award ceremony.
APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE: DATE:
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